Daily Boat Service To Powell River Nears Consummation
Courtenay April 23 Following a by law discussion the daily boat service between Courtenay and Powell River was proposed A company would operate the service with stock up to 3000 to be contributed Captain Butler to invest 1000 cash and run the boat The Ruth B cost about 42000 to build and Ottawa interest plus a mail contract could fund the project The group believed a paying return and a quick stock sale is possible with local officials backing the plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. McPhee
Powell River
Eccles
Ottawa
Powell River Run
Butler
Pearse
MacDonald
Douglas
Ald. MacDonald
Board of Trade
Public Meeting Heard Aldermen On Improvements
Courtenay residents attended a city hall meeting to hear aldermen explain by laws on which voters will decide next Tuesday. Alderman Douglas touted cement sidewalks as cheaper long term, while Alderman Fielder opposed sidewalks but backed school and electric by laws. Alderman Macdonald outlined growth of the electric system and its financial role in reducing millage, and Alderman Pearse favored keeping the rate near twenty five mills. note continues on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Fielder
Macdonald
Ald. Pearse
Manslaughter Hearing for Tadao Doi Remanded Again
The preliminary hearing for 17 year old Tadao Doi on a manslaughter charge was remanded to 10 am on Tuesday May 3 at the Cumberland Court House. Prosecution sought the remand at court opening earlier this week. Doi remains out on bail set at 5000, signed by Mrs Nakanishi and Mr Kinosuke Minato after prior bond terms expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadao Doi
Court House
Cumberland
Condon
Doi
Messrs
K. Nakanishi
G. K. Uchiyama
T. H. Carey
Mrs Nakanishi
Kinosuke Minato
By-Laws Readings Pass On Council Meeting
Monday evening’s session saw rapid first second and third readings of General Rate by-law number 72 and School Rate by-laws numbers 73 and 74 with little debate. The measures set 9 mills for general rate and 18 mills for school rate. A donation of 150 dollars was approved for the 24th of May celebration, increasing bills and accounts to 809.50. Ald Henderson noted Works Department activity and Ald Williams reported three measles cases while the Fire Department answered a small Chinatown blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betley
Finance Committee
Ald
Parnham
Council
Ald. Henderson
Works Department
Ald. Williams
Chinatown
Cumberland Forms Baseball Club Aimed at District League Start
After two failed attempts a Cumberland baseball club finally organized last Sunday at the Athletic Club. President T D Robertson led the meeting with Matt Stewart as vice president and Walter Hudson as secretary treasurer. Henry Toots Plump will manage, trainers named H Jackson and H Waterfield, honorary officers Lt Col C W Villiers and Thomas Graham, while Bevan Courtenay and Camp 3 plan to send reps for a district league. The group will seek financial support and inventory uniforms and gear for a successful season.
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Athletic Club
H. Stewart
Cumberland
T. D. Robertson
Matt Stewart
Walter Hudson
Messrs. T. Armstrong
H. Bates
H. Martin
J. Millar
J. Damonte
Henry “Toots” Plump
H. Jackson
H. Waterfield
C. W. Villiers
Thomas Graham
Bevan
Courtenay
Camp 3
Farewell Visit for Mrs Stewart Before Nanaimo Departure
Friends of Mrs. EB Stewart held a surprise gathering last Saturday evening at her home. They enjoyed cards, games, and dancing followed by supper as Mrs Miller presented a silver cake basket and pencil in token of esteem and best wishes for her upcoming move to Nanaimo. Attending were Mesdames E Stewart A Stewart H Farmer J Davis Eccleston Monks R D Brown K Brown B Brown Covert McNeil S Miller Somerville Jas Potter J Davis Hudson Quinn Stant Gear H Jackson and Mrs Smith of Bowser.
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Nanaimo
A. Stewart
H. Farmer
J. Davis
Eccleston
Monks
R. D. Brown
K. Brown
B. Brown
Covert
McNeil
S. Miller
Somerville
Jas
Potter
Davis
Hudson
Quinn
Stant
Gear
H. Jackson
Mrs. Smith
Bowser
Mr Theed Pearse Elected President of Canadian Club
The Comox District Canadian Club held its annual meeting and election of officers. Theed Pearse of Courtenay was elected president with E T Searle of Union Bay as vice president and T H Carey as secretary treasurer. Nine were nominated for seven exec positions. A R Stacey withdrew, leaving D R MacDonald the eighth vote. A maximum club membership of 200 was set and plans for a Diamond Jubilee event on July 1 and 2 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox District
Anglican Hall
Thos. Carey
Geo. K. MacNaughton
Blea
P. L. Anderton
Ben Hughes
Chas. W. Villiers
Theed Pearse
Courtenay
E. T. Searle
Union Bay
T. H. Carey
B. Hughes
A. R. Stacey
D. R. MacDonald
Cumberland
Stacey
Mr. Mac- Donald
Messrs. W. Eadie
J. H. McIntyre
R. C. Lang
J. Sutherland
D. R. Mac- Donald
A. Auchinvale
F. J. Staghall
Comox
Thos. Graham
Fire Superintendent Addresses Local High School Pupils
Vancouver Island Fire Superintendent Mr Byers spoke to Cumberland High School pupils about the fire problem. He warned that despite Fire Week and patrols fires in B C remain costly and frequent, urging strict forest protection, permits for camping, and careful campfires to reduce losses and tax burden.
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Byers
Vancouver Island
Cumberland High School
B. C
Victoria
Europe
Camper
Courtenay voters approve light and power by law and school site
In Courtenay on Tuesday three of four proposed by laws passed by wide margins. A new four room high school site at Warren Ave Cumberland road end cleared for construction, the electric light and power by law authorizing up to 10 000 for pole installation and transformers approved 90 to 16, and a new energy supply agreement with Canadian Collieries Ltd approved 90 to 17. Cement sidewalks proposal rejected 72 to 30 with bids totaling about 5 000. Total 112 ballots cast. three fifths needed for passage.
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Pole Inc
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Vetera
Union Street
Old Favorites Dance Promises Similar Fun This Saturday
Everyone enjoyed the French Minuet and other old favorites at last Saturday's dance in the flo-Ilo. This Saturday a similar dance will be held with dancing from 9 to 12. Gents 10c, ladies 25c.
Free vaccination offered at doctors' offices
The Medical Board announces free small pox vaccination during regular office hours from 9 to 10 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at doctors' offices for all who desire, due to spread in surrounding communities.
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Doctors’ Office
Celebrate 105th Anniversary of the Odd Fellows
The local branch of the I O F held a whist drive and dance in Cumberland Memorial Hall on Tuesday night to mark the 105th anniversary of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Twenty three tables for whist. prizes awarded to Miss Josie Balogno and Mrs. Charles Grant. others tied for second. Refreshments followed, then dancing to Byng Boys' orchestra until 1 a.m. Mr. Wm. McLellan Sr. led the ceremonies and master of the event.
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Memorial Hall
Cumberland
Independent
Order of Oddfellows
Josie Balogno
Charles Grant
McLaughlin
Fanny Bay
Morgan
Capt George Ash To Display Skill With Weapon and Lassoo
Capt George Ash, famed for sharpshooting and rope work, visits Cumberland next week listed for Ilo Ilo and Gaiety theatres. He will demonstrate target shooting with one and two revolvers in addition to existing shows, not replacing current programming.
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George Ash
Ilo- Ilo and
Gaiety Theatres
Cumberland
Courtenay
Ash
Nelson Johnson
Prince Rupert
St George's Day marked at Elk Hotel Comox
Courtenay April 26 The fourth annual St George's Day and Shakespeare's birthday celebrated at the Elk Hotel Comox with an English dinner and a strong toasting program led by Lt Col C W Villiers. Notable toasts included England Canada and the Empire with music and songs featured throughout the evening.
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C. W. Villiers
The
Empire
Ben Hughes
Canada
A. M. Hilton
Hugh Stewart
D. R. MacDonald
England
G. Stubbs
Sidney D'Esterre
8. Abrams
Theed Pearse
G. A. Kirk
Sheila Allard
District 6 Oratorical Contest At Victoria Saturday Night
Cumberland High School's Archie Dick leads Comox District in the District 6 oratorical contest at Victoria High auditorium Saturday at 8 pm. Competitors include John Guthrie Cassidy High School Algoma Ironside Nanaimo High James Gibson Victoria High. Ten minute limit. topic Canada's Progress Since Confederation. Judging panel includes Rev. Wilson Major Bullock Webster and Albert Sullivan. Dominion winner travels to Europe then to Washington for world title.
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Archie Dick
Cumberland High
Resta
Comox
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Victoria High Auditorium
John Guthrie
Cassidy High School
Algoma Ironside
Nanaimo High School
James Gibson
Victoria High School
Canada
W. G. Wilson
First United Church
L. Bullock-Webster
British Columbia Dramatic School
Albert Sullivan
Archie
Dominion
Europe
Washington
Miss C Harrison Honored For Prize Winning Essay
Miss Claudia Harrison received the Blue Goose medal for her fire prevention essay in Cumberland British Columbia. Principal supporters Mrs Banks and Mrs Clinton presented a gold chain, noting Cumberland as the only town in B C with three consecutive medal wins.
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MacDonald
Vancouver
Cumberland
Claudia Harrison
Order of the Blue Goose
Banks
Clinton
B. C
K. Emily
Harrison
Parnham
Scouts Prepare Lead Training Until Further Notice
No meetings will be held for Scouts and Cubs until notified. On Fridays at 6 30 p m the listed Scouts will meet for leadership training under Troop Leader Andrew Brown and Patrol Leaders Alex MacDonald Robbie Collings Douglas Baird.
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Andrew Brown
Alex MacDonald
Robbie Collings
Douglas Baird
Tom Robertson
Dick Marpole
Isso Nakano
Pioneer Resident Of Valley Dies In Vancouver City
Lucy Jones aged 7 long-time Vancouver Island resident died at 3 am Thursday at her daughter Mrs W Scott 2419 Stevens Street Vancouver Born in North Wales she moved to California as a child and to Comox Valley WY 56 years ago later relocating to Vancouver Survived by son Councillor David A Jones Langley and three daughters including Mrs F W Gilbert Miss S H Jones and Mrs Scott
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Lucy Jones
Vancouver Island
W. (. Scott
Stevens Street
Vancouver
North Wales
Jones
California
Comox Valley
David A. Jones
Langley
F. W. Gilbert
Thirteenth Avenue West
8. H. Jones
Scott
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Canadian Club
St. George’s Day
Elk Hotel
Union Hotel
Holo Theatre
Colleen Moore
Twinkletoes
Miss C. Harrison
Valley
Vancouver City
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